A certain company (which shall remain nameless) prides itself
in its motto about helping you “get well, stay well, and live well”. This same company also makes MILLIONS of
dollars each year in prescription and over-the-counter drug sales, cigarettes,
alcohol, and convenience foods (aka:
junk food). So take a step back for a moment. Does that REALLY sound
like a company with an interest in your health, or solely an interest in your
money? Don’t be fooled by their “interest” in being on the wellness bandwagon.
Wellness is the latest health trend and the latest marketing trend. I
encourage you to be a smart consumer. Look at the people and companies selling “wellness”. Do they themselves look well? Do they
practice what they preach? Everyone knows of a doctor who claims to have an
interest in your health, but who slips outside between patients for a smoke. Or
how about the 400 pound dietician? Why would you follow the advice of someone
who doesn’t follow their own advice? So before you lay out another cent toward
any kind of wellness care, ask yourself, “Is the person/company selling
wellness actually interested in my wellbeing?” Your health is an investment.
Invest wisely!
-
Dr. Emily
